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Data released by the British Beer & Pubs Association (BBPA) reveal that when pubs close there is a significant rise in loneliness, which is now on a par with peak pandemic levels of isolation. Their research found the one-in-three people become lonelier after losing their local and with more than 2,000 pubs having closed since […]
Warwickshire Gin Company is one of the first producers in the country to offer authentic ready-to-drink gin and tonics, available in 250ml cans, based on two of their award-winning gins: Leamington On Parade and The Philosopher’s Daughter. Leamington On Parade is a lightly spiced gin infused with with Ceylon tea, cinnamon and hibiscus, and is […]
At Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine, I am delighted to introduce Jonathan Cooper, the MD of Sheffield-based The Unlearning Company, who has written an article on the subject of productivity, which is very much in the news. Drawing on his extensive experience in the food industry, including production engineering and training and development roles, his business […]
We’re delighted to announce that we are an official media partner to the 2026 London Spirits Competition, organised by Beverage Trade Network. This year the competition is set to be the best yet, building on the eight previous seasons, which have provided producers and brand owners the chance to expand their distribution network, increase their […]
Rawlings Group recently announced a new partnership with two established leaders in the brewing industry: Niche Solutions and Carbonation Techniques. These strategic alliances will reinforce Rawlings Group’s position as a key player in the brewery sector, reinforcing their commitment to providing cutting-edge, tailored solutions to meet the needs of UK breweries. Niche Solutions specialises in […]
A recent survey conducted by Censuswide* for wine brand, Eisberg, found that only four in 10 of Gen Zers (those born between 1997 and 2012) have ever used a corkscrew or ice bucket, as the grab-and-go mentality takes hold. The study also found that less than one fifth of respondents (18%) have used a decanter, […]
When we heard that Jennings Brewery had new owners and was going to start making beers again, we made some calls and arranged an interview with Chris France, the company’s new MD. The Cockermouth-based brewery, which closed in 2022, was purchased for an undisclosed sum by two local business owners, Kurt and Rebecca Canfield. I […]
Scotland’s only Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand, Magnum, is made with single malt Scotch whisky, which delivers a silky smooth indulgent experience. We were sent a full size ‘bottle’ of Magnum, which is in fact a stylish stainless steel flask, which is designed to be reusable and recyclable. It also keeps the liqueur chilled at […]
The 8th annual London Spirits Competition, which will take place on March 26 and 27 in 2025, is open for entries. Brands looking to get international credibility and product feedback from leading trade buyers, are encouraged to enter the competition, which offer great marketing and new business opportunities for producers and brand owners around the […]
Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine is proud to be one of the media partners of the annual London Competitions, which incorporates the London Spirits, London Beer and London Wine competitions, which launched in 2018. As the competitions are now entering their eighth year I was keen to interview Sid Patel, the founder, to understand the challenges […]
